Yong met a young Soldier, Edward Smith during his tour of duty to Korea in 1973. The couple was married 3 years later on April 28, 1976. Yong accompanied her new husband to America in May of 1977.
She was a very strong-willed, hardworking and loving woman. Yong worked as a CNA for many years before becoming a full time homemaker. She was also a very active member of St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary.
Yong is preceded in death by both her parents, Suchang YI and Ki Sung Kwak; and 1 brother, Jun Kap Yi.
She leaves behind to cherish her many memories a husband of 36 years, Retired 1SG Edward Smith; 2 daughters; Kimiko and Nicole Smith and 2 granddaughters, Mya Lopez and Cailani Little.
Yong will also be missed by 1 sister, Yong Ja Yi; 3 brothers; Sung Kap Yi, Yong Kap Yi and Eun Kap Yi; 1 brother-in-law, Bruce Smith and 2 sisters-in-law, Theandra and Eleanore Smith.
The Smith family will receive guests for a time of visitation Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 6-8 PM in the Chapel of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of a Christian burial will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Please share memories of Yong with the family by visiting www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com
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